It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us! Senior Process Development Engineer (Backend) Job Description Summary Join a world leader and innovator in semiconductor and photonic device manufacturing as a Process Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to new process development, continuous process improvement, new product introduction (NPI), scrap reduction, cycle-time improvement, and operational support within a state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication facility based at our Caswell site. Technology Areas Thin Film Deposition Develop, optimise, and maintain dielectric thin-film deposition processes for passivation, optical confinement, device protection, and anti-reflective coatings. Support ALD, PECVD, sputtering, and related deposition technologies to achieve target film thickness, uniformity, refractive index, stress, and reliability requirements. Drive process capability improvements and support new product introduction activities. Metal Deposition Develop, optimise, and maintain metallization processes for ohmic and Schottky contact formation in semiconductor and photonic devices. Support sputtering, ion beam deposition, thermal evaporation, electron-beam evaporation, and electroplating processes. Improve film quality, adhesion, contact resistance, process repeatability, and manufacturing yield while supporting technology development and production operations. Backend Wafer Processing Develop and optimise backend wafer processing operations including wafer mounting, thinning, back grinding, chemical mechanical polishing (CMP), polishing, cleaving, and dicing. Support thin-wafer handling, process qualification, yield improvement, and manufacturing scale-up activities. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput, wafer quality, and device reliability. Key Responsibilities Maintain and continuously improve production processes. Develop and qualify new semiconductor manufacturing processes. Analyse process and equipment data using SPC, Six Sigma, and statistical methodologies to drive continuous improvement. Perform equipment qualification and cross-qualification activities to ensure continuity of supply, increase capacity, and reduce cycle times. Prepare and review technical documentation, operating procedures, engineering reports, and training materials. Ensure high levels of equipment availability through effective process control and tool monitoring strategies. Analyse, interpret, and respond to product and process data in a timely manner. Apply Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve process performance, yield, and operational efficiency. Collaborate closely with Product Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Manufacturing, and R
Senior Process Development Engineer (Backend) employer: Lumentum Operations LLC
Lumentum Operations LLC is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation among engineering, IT, and production teams. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development in the semiconductor industry, ensuring that our team members are equipped with the skills needed to excel in their roles. Located in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment, we pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of reliability and performance, making it a rewarding place to contribute to mission-critical systems.
